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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476, 713.92 and 202.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476, 713.92 and 202.24 is: 303.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476 : 713.92 = 202.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476/713.92 = 202.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476x = 713.92 × 202.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476x = 144,383.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,383.18/476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.33

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